Army Racing
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Army Team Crossover
NASCAR/Stryker
Dragster/Apache
NASCAR Hauler/HETS
NASCAR Sprint Cup
NHRA Top Fuel
QUICK FACT

The Apache has two engines that run simultaneously—one placed on each side of the aircraft—and can still fly if one engine fails to operate.

Photo of an Apache helicopter Dragster/Apache
GIVING NEW MEANING TO THE WORDS LEAN AND MEAN

The U.S. Army Top Fuel Team keeps their dragster rocketing down the track at NHRA events around the country. An Army pilot maneuvers the AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopter at speeds up to 225 mph on training and combat missions. Before every take-off, an entire team of Mechanics and Repairers makes sure the mechanical, computer and weapons systems of the aircraft are operating flawlessly.

TECH SPECS
  TOP FUEL DRAGSTER AH-64D APACHE LONGBOW
Horsepower 7,000 hp Twin 1,690 hp turboshafts
Top speed 333 mph 226 mph
Acceleration 0-100 mph in .8 sec 1,500 vertical feet per minute
Length 25 ft 58 ft
Range 1/4 mile 300 miles
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